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Role description:
Arcadis is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Resilience Water Team in Mobile, Alabama! This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated engineer to join our team locally with support from one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. We offer a flexible hybrid work culture with balance between remote and in-office work.
The candidate in this role will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge to lead design efforts, mentor young engineers, and successfully execute projects. It also provides an exciting opportunity for an ideal candidate to leverage their experience and relationships to help build and grow our water practice in the Gulf region.
Role accountabilities:
The Water/Wastewater Engineer would be a critical member of our Resilience Water Team and be expected to lead and manage project delivery within the municipal Water / Wastewater market of this region. This professional position offers significant growth opportunities for advancement as you support delivery teams and build strong client relationships. You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers, leading wastewater treatment process and mechanical design projects and helping our clients develop sustainable and equitable solutions to the challenges faced by the water industry.
- Provide leadership, technical knowledge and experience to further develop our design team capabilities.
- Lead project tasks, in collaboration with project managers and clients, in the planning, design, permitting and construction of wastewater and/or reclaimed water facilities including but not limited to treatment facilities and conveyance systems as well as creating and/or overseeing the preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications) and permit applications, as well as supporting construction oversight/administration for both new construction and for rehabilitation work.
- Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analysis and utilize design software, as needed, to solve complex issues.
- Manage and lead condition assessment evaluations for water/wastewater system assets including treatment facilities, pipelines and pump/lift stations using a variety of approaches and technologies.
- Develop and meet scope, delivery schedules and project budgets for each assignment.
- Work directly with project managers and area managers to determine needs and provide solutions and participate, as needed, in the preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations.
- Strengthen client relationships through professionalism and technical expertise in all client meetings.
- Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineer and design/drafting technical staff.
- Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.
- Some travel may be required to conduct project meetings, site visits, client meetings, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project needs.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications
At least 7 years of experience in water/wastewater design is required, including experience leading design projects and managing multi-disciplinary design teams. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural or a related field, is required. Additionally, holding a Professional Engineer (PE) License in Alabama or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
Key Skills/Attributes
We are looking for a candidate with strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills, along with excellent technical writing abilities. Should have experience managing the preparation, review, and approval of project drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, permit applications, RFIs, as-built drawings, and other relevant design and construction documents. Strong client relationship skills are a plus, as well as a proven track record of successfully delivering various engineering projects that meet client expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
It is preferred to have a primary focus on the water/wastewater municipal market. Ideally having design, permitting, and construction experience with water and wastewater process mechanical systems, as well as distribution, conveyance, and pumping and storage facilities in the Gulf. Excellent technical engineering and task management skills are crucial. A Master’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering, or a related field, is preferred. Additionally, active participation in regional or national professional associations is highly desirable.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$132,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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